WOLC hosts community outreaches in downtown Jackson referred to as "Big Serves". Dates for these events will be posted thirty days before event is scheduled to allow WOLC members to sign up to serve our communities.
Next 3rd Saturday Outreach is March 16th, 2019 - 8:30am - 12pm.
1. Children Weekend Meals
Word of Life Church has partnered with Mississippi Food Network to reduce childhood hunger by utilizing the BackPack Program to provide healthy meals for JPS students during non-school hours.
Description: Packing non perishable food items for elementary school students, to ensure they have meals during non school hours.
Location: MIssissippi Food Network @ 440 Beatty Street Jackson, MS. 39201
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 am
2. Stewpot Community Services
The Stewpot Community Service is a food pantry that provides a four-day supply of food to carefully screened applicants. Volunteers are needed in the pantry from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Monday through Friday. The pantry is stocked through generous donations from individuals like you, donating over 100,000 cans of food are donated annually. Occasionally items such as sugar, canned fruit, cereal, and peanut butter, which are in constant demand. Approximately 1,000 individuals benefit from Stewpot’s food pantry each month.
Volunteering: Stock and organize food pantry, bag groceries for families, and or donate.
To volunteer with either of the ministries listed below, please contact Tara Lindsey at 601-353-2759 ext. 28. Tara will be glad to match you with the ministry of your choice!
3. Barr Elementary School Beautification
Barr Elementary needs our assistance with trimming edges, landscaping, mowing grass, interior painting, cleaning up neighborhood streets, and yard maintenance. Both men & women are needed for this serve. Word of Life Church & Barr Elementary have formed a partnership to rebuild and beautify the Poindexter Community.
4. Stewpot Beautification
Stewpot Community Services need our assistance with trimming edges, landscaping, mowing grass, interior painting, cleaning up neighborhood streets, and yard maintenance. Both men & women are needed for this serve. Word of Life Church & Stewpot Community Services have formed a partnership to rebuild and beautify the Poindexter Community.